Civilian defesa of religious liberty in early state reform
A letter argues against religious tests and church state fusion in the constitution. It defends equal rights for Jews Muslims and Catholics, warns against ecclesiastical power in government, and urges separation of church and state while promoting tolerance and liberal intellectual progress. The writer condemns favoritism toward Protestant sects and endorses universal citizenship rights backed by public opinion. The piece ends with a firm protest against the revised constitution.
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Davis
Luis Biron
Leontess Peanut
Lallownne
Pater
Civis
Christiat
Jesus
Uncle Toby
Handbill on Slavery Sparks Southern Warning in 1855
A handbill titled A few questions and answers relative to Slavery allegedly purporting to enlighten citizens was found near Enfield in Greensborough Georgia. It argues for slave freedom or secession and lists curses like cholera and Catholic influx. The State Convention adjourned after five weeks. amendments to the Constitution to be voted on in November 1835.
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United States
Sherlock S. Gregory
Greensborough
Green County
Enfield
New York
Gregory
South
Proposal for a State Constitution Convention and amendments
A fragment from a public notice outlines calls for a constitutional convention and detailed proposed amendments. It lists Senate districting, House representation by county, voter qualifications, and methods to amend the constitution, with notes on biennial legislature, governor election, and judicial procedures. The text also references the death of Chief Justice John Marshall and a note on new grass cultivation.
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Whits Conmy
Senate
General Assembly
Perquimous
Pasquotank
Camden and
Currituck
Gates
Chowan
Washington and
Tyrrell
Northampton
Hertford
Bertie
Martin
Halifax
Nash
Wake
Franklin
Johnston
Warren
Edgecombe
Wayne
Greene and
Lenoir
Pit
Beaufort
Hyde
Carteret and Jones
Craven
Chatham
Granville
Person
Cumberland
Sampson
New Hanover
Dupling
Onslow
Brunswick
Bladen
Columbus
Robeson
Richmond
Ansou
Cabarrus
Moore
Montgomery
Caswell
Rockingham
Orange
Randolph
Guilford
Stokes
Rowan
Davidson
Surry
Wilkes
Ashe
Burke and
Vaney
Lincoln
Iredell
Burke
Mecklenburg
Rutherford
Anson
Buncombe
Duplin
Pia
Camden
Carteret
Greene
Haywood
Jones
Levoir
Macon
Perquimons
Washington
Yancy
Elause of Commons
House of Commons
Assembly
United States
Supreme
Mil
General Asebly
Meshall
John Marshal
United Sta
Philadelphia
Marshall
Lord Durmore
Indepen
Buedywine
Germantown
Jeemouth
Virginia
Congress
Atveg
New York
Baltimore
Kidim
Norfolk, &c
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Tate
North America
Lie
New
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